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Best Derby Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 442 students in Derby, KS (there are 10 public schools, serving 6,370 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Derby, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private school in Derby, KS is St. Mary Parish Catholic School.
67% of private schools in Derby, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Derby Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary Parish Catholic School
(Catholic)
2306 E Meadowlark Blvd
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-3151
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students
Faith Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
208 S Derby Ave
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-1715
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
1720 Walnut Grove Rd.
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-5925
Gr: NS-PK
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Derby, Kansas Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1409 North Woodlawn Blvd
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-3729
Gr: K-12 | 80 students

Overview

This Town (Derby)
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
442 Students
42,829 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
3,336 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,950
$10,423
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
36%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.57
# American Indian Students
3 Students
218 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
1,416 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
4,886 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
12%
# Black Students
5 Students
1,703 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
289 Students
26,342 Students
% White Students
66%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
103 Students
7,372 Students
% of Others Students
23%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Derby, KS?
The top-ranked private schools in Derby, KS is St. Mary Parish Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Derby?
3 private schools are located in Derby.
What percentage of students in Derby go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Derby are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Derby?
67% of private schools in Derby are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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